Kristen Nelson
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Publisher
Lucent Press
Pub. Date
Not Supplied
Language
English
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"In 2011, Michelle Obama said, "There are still many causes worth sacrificing for, so much history yet to be made." Since leaving the White House, she has continued to live by those words. Readers explore the most current examples of her activism, but they also take a look into her past to see how her impressive educational and professional background made her a unique and historic First Lady. Detailed sidebars, vibrant photographs, and annotated...
Author
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Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
The human body is amazing, but with advancements in medicine and scientific technology, there are some pretty freaky stories about how people can live in the modern world. From surviving after having organs removed to the horror of insects living in our bodies, this enthralling book's main content is the perfect companion for a future biologist, doctor, or any curious reader who loves to get grossed out. Including true stories, up-close photographs,...
Author
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Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"As the author of the popular Little House on the Prairie books, Laura Ingalls Wilder found fame by sharing her experiences growing up on the American frontier in the late 1800s. Her works became instant classics of children's literature and a valued teaching tool for comprehending the obstacles facing settlers in that time, including malaria outbreaks, droughts and blizzards, and conflicts with Native Americans. This absorbing biographical account...
18) Types of maps
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Explains that maps are tools that represent the surface of the Earth, showing distance, direction, size, shape, and other information.
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Includes the many pairs of shoes that the travelers wore through and if children had to go to school, readers will learn surprising details about the trying life on a wagon train and the hardy emigrants who set out on these cross-country adventures.